Golding Fiber Tools is a home-based, family-owned business that started in 2002 as an ancillary branch of Fine Art Woodcarving LLC. We are committed to producing fiber tools that will be used and enjoyed for their distinctive attributes of artistic design, fine craftsmanship, and precision engineering.

Located on a 58 acre farm in Saxtons River, Vermont, our family consists of Tom, Diane, sons Seth and Obe, 16 Icelandic sheep, Attilla our guard Llama, 2 adorable Alpaca (Bart and Sam), our Icelandic sheep dog Woody, and our cat Emmy.

Tom, Master Woodworker of 40 years and Master Woodcarver in the classical tradition for 20 years, is the designer and builder of our fiber tools.

Diane, shepherdess, spinner, knitter, and novice weaver is the business manager of Golding Fiber Tools. She handles the packing and shipping, and tests spins all spindles and wheels before they leave the shop.

Seth lives in Essex Junction, Vermont and recently began working full time in the shop handcrafting his own line of RingSpindles. He was given his first woodcarving knife at age 6 and has been woodcarving ever since. He's an expert in fine scroll work, and helped support himself while in college by handcarving spindle whorls and spinning wheels. 

Obe is a musician, Banjo picker and 2009 graduate of the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music. He works part-time for the business contributing his expertise in wood finishing. 

We are grateful to our adored flock of Icelandic sheep for the vital role they played in the formation of Golding Fiber Tools, for it was they who introduced us to the world of fiber. Diane's request that Tom make her a handspindle resulted in the innovative RingSpindle™, which led to designing and building the "Flock of the Shepherdess" spinning wheel, followed by a precision floor loom, and a growing line of spinning and weaving accessories. The enthusiastic response to our fiber tools has been inspirational as we continue to develop new products.

                  August Rainbows

Mid April 2010, freshly tilled

Early June (below), Garlic, Potatoes, Horseradish, Salad Greens,
peas, Rhubard Hills,  raspberry row, and apple and plum trees.

Early July below.....peas finished, corn up, carrots, onions, broccoli, jalapenos, tomatoes, spinach

Early August below.......brocolli, cucumbers, scallions, lettuce, radishes, parsley, beets, basil, zuchini, tomatoes and corn in one week, garlic and peas harvested and potatoes done.........Beans started

Cat and Sheep

 Upper meadow, pond
Icelandic Sheepdog with charge, rhubarb

Obe on far left performing, singing below

Seth in his new Shop, Essex Junction, Vermont

 
Diane with Parsnip at right